Homemade Christmas

There's nothing more cherished than a homemade Christmas gift. Back in the pioneer days, almost all the gifts were handmade, carefully planned and thought out for months in advance. Here's a list of quick and easy (and affordable) DIY gift ideas.

The holidays are upon us and it's time to get all those gifts for the homesteader in your life. Take it from me, a fellow homesteader, these are the top gifts that I've ever received (or bought for myself!). Everything from the cast iron in the kitchen to organizing the garden, personal care items, and more!

Managing Holiday Stress and anxiety can be difficult. Find simple, powerful, and NATURAL solutions to beat holiday stress.

Are you looking for an easy homemade gift to give during the holidays? How about some hot chocolate mix? Everyone LOVES hot cocoa during the holidays.

Spiced Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe ( Canning Instructions) | The House & Homestead

Everyone needs an easy DIY from-scratch homemade brownie mix in a jar. One that tastes better than the store-bought processed version, whips up super quick and doesn't use any special ingredients.

The holidays are upon us and it's time to get all those gifts for the homesteader in your life. Take it from me, a fellow homesteader, these are the top gifts that I've ever received (or bought for myself!). Everything from the cast iron in the kitchen to organizing the garden, personal care items, and more!

The best Traditional Hot Cross Buns, an easy recipe from the 1950’s. Made with or without raisins, or substituted with dried fruit of your choice. Complete with the added healthy bonus of being completely refined sugar free! #hotcrossbuns #traditional #bread

Smoked cheese is so versatile and works great at special dinners, party appetizers, or even as simple snacks when that need for comfort foods strike. Here is a step by step guide on how to smoke cheese yourself, and feel like a pro. #Traeger #smokedcheese #appetizers

How to make natural beeswax candles with just two simple ingredients. DIY instructions explain which wicks and molds work best, and why I choose not to use essential oils. #beeswax #candles #diycandles #lard

Some lotion bar recipes can get really complicated, but this one is so easy using just 3 ingredients. Perfect for dry skin using natural coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax, this combination absorbs quickly leaving a non greasy feel. #lotionbar #coconutoil #dryskin

Making a creamy green bean casserole from scratch is nearly as easy as the traditional version we see on Thanksgiving tables using canned soup and french fried onion strings. My version is made completely from scratch, with homemade cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and a delicious twist that makes this recipe the VERY best green bean casserole recipe you'll ever make, I promise!

Learn how to make fruit vinegar from scratch with just 1 ingredient! Once you see how easy, and delicious, it is to make without any special equipment, you'll never go back to store-bought. #fermenting #fromscratch #DIY

Enjoy the nostalgia of Grandmother’s recipe cards and vintage cook books? Here you will find 5 historical Christmas recipes dating back a hundred years or more. Not only are they delicious, but make a great conversation piece at your Christmas parties. #vintage #historical #Christmas

Want to ditch the synthetic air freshener, but still want your house to spell clean and fresh? Aromatherapy is known as a safer alternative that can also help promote sleep, diminish stress so you can relax, boost energy, and more. Here are 7 Holiday Essential Oil Blends to use in a diffuser. Complete with a link to an essential oil safety guide! #essentialoil #diffuser #airfreshener

There is a huge difference between being frugal and cheap. Learn what the difference is so you can have a frugal handmade Christmas instead of a cheap one. #giftgiving #handmadeChristmas